New Zealand continue their extended European tour with a stop in Scotland for a short T20I series.
The Black Caps have already been in England and Ireland and will soon be off to the Netherlands and then on to the West Indies in a crazy schedule.
Scotland vs New Zealand | Wednesday 27 July | The Grange, Edinburgh | 15:30
To Win Match
Scotland 57/10 | Tie 25/1 | New Zealand 1/9
Scotland
Scotland have had a sparse season so far and will welcome big-time opposition as they gear up for a T20 World Cup campaign.
The recent retirement of Kyle Coetzer means that the face of the game in Scotland is changing.
Richie Berrington takes over the captaincy and a raft of talented batters will battle for a place in the top order.
Safyaan Sharif is bowler who could do some damage for Scotland with the new ball.
New Zealand
New Zealand have done little but travel and play cricket on this extended spell away from home.
They will need to guard against complacency but are playing like a well-oiled machine.
Mitchell Santner continues to lead the team in the shortest format with oft-deputy Tom Latham not picked for the T20s.
Fast bowler Ben Sears might get his chance to shine as the tour’s attrition takes hold.
Verdict: New Zealand 1/9
New Zealand should have the beating of the Scots. For a bit more value, back New Zealand to get the highest opening partnership at 5/10.
